The end of last week was my lowest point, things had really got on top of me, we've got a lot going on right now, including several problem issues, and it just got too much. Along with my physical health not being good (still got the hacking cough, sore chest muscles, bit of wheeziness, extreme fatigue), it just about finished me off. You can tell it's the school holidays, there are children everywhere....bearing in mind this is a sheltered housing community of over 55s with no children living here, we're not used to seeing small groups of kids running through the estate (there's a cut-through alleyway) yelling and laughing, kicking balls around or cycling erratically (both cycling and ball games are supposedly banned here, there are signs up to that effect). We've had a few of them playing knock down ginger a couple of times - the first time husband answered the door, by which time they'd run off round the corner, he could hear them giggling. He said the next time he'd tell them he'd let the dog loose - erm, no you won't!! I wouldn't even have bothered answering the door, the top half of the door is privacy glass so it's possible to see if someone's there. I've told him he's not to open the door in future (they'll probably get bored of it if they're not getting a reaction), and it's most certainly not a good idea to threaten people with the dog. He will forget, of course, so I will just have to try and make sure it's me who checks the door each time we have a knock. Kids will be kids, I'm sure we did the same things (worse in husband's case!) when we were young, they're not doing any harm, it's just a bit of a nuisance.
It's a fortnight on Tuesday till the kitchen fitters come, it's come round quickly. So tomorrow we'll be starting on emptying the cupboards, packing the stuff we're keeping into the plastic boxes in the car port. I also need to make a menu plan to use up everything in the freezer - it's nowhere near fully loaded so we should be able to use up most things, anything left we'll take to the caravan on the day we decamp there. I can't wait for it all to be done, it feels like we're in limbo at the moment. My mood is still very low, but having a plan and lots to do is helping to keep me focused.
Your own children are bearable, as to others' children... !
ReplyDeleteIt won't be too long before your kitchen is completed and you can spend a bit of time sorting out where everything is going and enjoying it. At least you have the caravan to escape to. I hope the weather stays nice, but not too hot for you and you can relax and re-charge. xx
These nasty viruses can make you feel very low indeed - particularly when combined with other difficult issues. With a bit of luck, the new kitchen will give you a real boost and put you properly on the road to recovery 🤞🏻 Just imagine being able to fill and organise your lovely new cupboards, with no marks or dings from previous owners to spoil them. What fun you'll have! 😃
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely right. It's a joke, fun for them, and they will do it more if they get a reaction, bless them.
ReplyDeleteSo exciting to be so close to a new kitchen, even if the route will be a bit bumpy! And escaping to the caravan sounds spot on too. xx